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. 2015 Jul;75(7):675–682. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1557748

Table 6 Integrative therapies for lymphedema, impaired wound healing and radiation-induced skin damage.

Symptoms Lymphedema Impaired wound healing, radiation-induced skin damage
Mind-body medicine
  • Relaxation techniques

Acupuncture
  • 30 min 2 ×/week

  • TE-14, LI-15, LU-5, CV-12, CV-3, LI-4, ST-36, SP-6

Exercise therapy
  • Sports and exercice therapy (endurance and resistance training, stretching exercises), pilates, yoga, tai chi, qigong

Phytotherapy
  • Chamomile: e.g. Hewekzem® novo ointment, Kamillosan® salve/cream

  • Calendula: e.g. Calendula® ointment, Calendumed® cream

  • Hamamelis: e.g. Hametum® ointment, Hamamelis® salve 10 % Weleda

  • Protein-rich diet